Hon Chairperson, the IFP would like to align itself with the previous speakers. While the IFP is not against the notion of an interim board, we wish to place on record that we oppose the haste with which the process was completed today. The current crisis at the SABC requires bold leadership on the part of the new interim board. However, the manner in which the process was completed did not offer the IFP the opportunity to interrogate the CVs that were presented before us, nor did it give us the opportunity to present our own candidates.
Therefore, we cannot satisfy ourselves that these individuals presented here today are the best candidates committed to fairness, freedom of expression, openness and accountability. However, we wish the new board strength as they embark on their mammoth task. May they be successful in the next couple of months in their endeavours to stabilise the SABC. What the SABC now needs is a board and management dedicated exclusively to rebuilding the organisation; leadership that will prioritise the creation of an SABC we can respect. I thank you. [Applause.]